Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
Woodlands
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-7
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Moderate
Moderate
In Spring
Less Watering
Alternate Days
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Acne, Perfumes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
Aaraar
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Wacholder
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Genévrier
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
Juniperus
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Jałowiec
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Juniperus
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Juniperus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Pinales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Kukui and Juniper
Season and care of Kukui and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kukui and Juniper Physical Information
Kukui and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Juniper are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Kukui and Juniper
Care of Kukui and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.